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S330 UHL

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

196,848 mi
Last recorded196,848 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS330 UHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 196,848 miles

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Fail 29 Aug 2012 196,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 193,656 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion some parts of body

corrosion various parts of underbody and components some may go through with heavier tool ok at time of test with corrosion assesment tool

parking brake cable casings are damaged but functioning ok at time of test

slight corrosion some brake pipes

slight deterioration some bushes suspension etc

steering feels tight

Pass 20 Sep 2010 190,125 miles

slight corrosion to some parts out of prescribed area

slight corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 16 Sep 2010 190,125 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion to some parts out of prescribed area

slight corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Sep 2009 186,886 miles

various slight corrosion to underneath

Pass 29 Sep 2008 183,425 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion brake ferrules and some brake pipes

slight corrosion various parts of underbody and components

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 25 Sep 2007 179,370 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 174,430 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?

Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,064
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161,120
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 88,653
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85,078
coil spring broken 76,968
Registration plate lamp not working 73,243
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S330 UHL is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 104,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 161,120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S330 UHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S330 UHL is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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